'Trollope at her best' Spectator

'Trollope's bleakest and most satisfying work to date' The Sunday Times

'At times funny, at others achingly sad, this book will cheer you and charm you' She

'Truly, I couldn't put it down. I'm telling you, Trollope is a significant chronicler' Daily Mail

'Undeniably warmhearted and socially topical…above all a novel filled with good advice' Observer

'Trollope has a keen ear for the yelps of distress, as lives are sliced in half by shabby betrayal…A book that is as enjoyable as it is thoughtful' The Times

'In The Best of Friends, Joanna Trollope illustrates just what it is she does best: analyze with empathy, intelligence and humor, the complications of all human relationships. The joy of Joanna Trollope's writing is that her characters are full-bodied individuals who struggle with choices and who never fall into predictability. As with all of Trollope's books, The Best of Friends is a triumph of intelligence and heart over formula.' Book Reporter.com

'If you haven't read a Trollope novel yet, The Best of Friends is a wonderful place to start. Like her other contemporary novels, it describes a cross-section of a community, particularly a couple of families and the shifting alliances between them.

Like most serious writers, Trollope has chosen to explore the oldest subject -- the ancient human muddle of desire and yearning for a better life. There are no original stories; only individual visions, fresh candor, and a signature style. Joanna Trollope offers all three.' Bookpage.com